Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Jeanne E. Walters

Jeanne E. Walters

Jan 8, 2022

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Jeanne Ellen Walters [nee Carlton] Age 75, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022. Survived by her husband of 38 years, Rick; her children, Margaret [David] Boenzi, Michelle [Robert] Black, Albert Leo Pierce [Loan Nguyen] and her daughter Erika [Michael] Weckler; her grandchildren Dustin, Jeanne, Christine, Danny and June; and...

Joseph James Mcandrews

Joseph James Mcandrews

Jan 8, 2022

Joseph James McAndrews, age71, a resident of Crestwood formerly of the Roseland area, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2022. Loving father of MaryEllen (Bradley) White and the late Joseph McAndrews; beloved grandfather of Logan Jones and Adeline White; dearest son of the late Joseph A. McAndrews and the late Margaret McAndrews (McLean); dear brother of the late Donna McAndrews...

Maria M. Lopez

Maria M. Lopez

Jan 7, 2022

Maria M. Lopez, age 73, a longtime resident of Park Forest formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022. Loving wife of the late Rev. Armando G. Lopez; beloved mother of Sergio (Christina) Lopez, Laura (Von Dunbar) Lopez, Josue (Carolyn) Lopez and Clarissa (Tyron) Foston; dearest sister of Gloria (late Ramon) Verdin, Irma (late Enrique) Martinez, Blanca...

Alan J. English

Alan J. English

Jan 6, 2022

Alan J. English, age 55 a resident of Manhattan formerly of Walthill, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Loving husband of Keri English (Peterson); beloved father of Alison and Eve English; dearest son of Rita (Don) Murphy and the late Kenneth English; dear brother of Mark (Tara) English and Toby (Sara) English; also survived by several nieces, nephews...

Brian G. Pearson

Brian G. Pearson

Jan 5, 2022

Brian G. Pearson, age 62, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. Loving son of the late William E. and late Leona (Jesperson) Pearson; devoted cousin and buddy of Kathleen (late Dale) Sherwin; beloved cousin of Noreen (Larry) Ramis; beloved cousin of Edward Rimkus; great cousins...

Gerald E. Pius

Gerald E. Pius

Jan 4, 2022

GERALD E. PIUS Age 80, of New Lenox passed away on Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 at his home in New Lenox. Jerry is survived by his loving family, daughters, Jeri (Gene) Savaria, Kari (Jim) Baker, grandchildren, Kadie (Vinny) Crudo, Gino Savaria, Noah Savaria, Sophia Baker, Stella Baker and companion Mary K. Cardwell. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents,...

Joyce Ann Asselborn

Joyce Ann Asselborn

Jan 2, 2022

Joyce A. Asselborn (Domenico), age 79, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at her home in New Lenox, IL on Sunday, January 2, 2022. She is survived by her loving children Bill (Jayne), Tom (Nancy) and Lisa and her cherished grandchildren Kara (Dan), Kristina, Kelsi, Abigail, Jake, William, Elizabeth, Luke, and Jason. She is preceded in death by her...

Michael J. Perkovich

Michael J. Perkovich

Jan 1, 2022

Michael John Perkovich, age 79 of Mokena, formerly of Orland Park, passed away on January 1, 2022 with his children by his side. Loving husband to late Frances Perkovich; Beloved father of Sheri (George) Stercay, Lori (Dan) Turner, James (Sarah) Perkovich; Cherished Papa to Alysa (Marty) McNulty, Taylor Stercay, Makayla Turner, Riley Turner, Gavin Perkovich, and Addison Perkovich. Mike loved...

Gregg A. Butterfield

Gregg A. Butterfield

Dec 31, 2021

GREGG A. BUTTERFIELD “BUTTER” Age 72, passed away on Friday, December 31st, 2021 at his home in New Lenox. Gregg is survived by his loving family, wife, Sandra Butterfield (Robbins), children, Stephanie (Michael) Whitman, Ryan (Carissa Tonner) Butterfield, grandchildren, Cody (Nicole Frye) Douthit, Sarah (fiancée Nate Thornburgh) Lehmann, Dominic Whitman, sister, Kimberly (William) Jensen, numerous nieces and nephews and dear...

Giovanni  B. Debonfioli

Giovanni B. Debonfioli

Dec 30, 2021

Giovanni B. DeBonfioli, age 98, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Franciscan Village in Lemont. Giovanni is survived by his loving children, Michael (Elizabeth) DeBonfioli, Margaret (Ralph) Bonanotte, and Gracie (Michael) Maratea; grandchildren, Danielle (Adam) Sparacino and Vica Maratea; and great grandchildren Julia Sparacino, Graham Sparacino, and Audrey Sparacino. He is preceded in death by his loving...

George Gezendorf

George Gezendorf

Dec 29, 2021

GEORGE GEZENDORF Age 101, of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, December 29th, 2021 at his home in New Lenox. George is survived by his loving family, children, Jeanette (Thomas) Sadecki, George R. (Ann) Gezendorf, grandchildren, Krystle (Corey) Robertson, Kenneth (Abbey) Sadecki, Laura (Adam) Marganski, Andre Sukta and 5 great grandchildren. George was preceded in death by his wife, Louise...

Douglas A. Inman

Douglas A. Inman

Dec 29, 2021

Born a child of the Depression on March 7, 1931, Douglas Allen Inman was the youngest of seven children and the only son. As the baby of the family, he was largely raised by his oldest sisters while mother Hazel managed the household and father Alexander (Sandy) worked long hours at the Weyerhauser mill in hometown Everett, Washington. Doug graduated...

John Rocha

John Rocha

Dec 29, 2021

John Rocha, 90, of Steger passed away on Dec. 29, 2021. Father of late Mark Rocha, Jim Rocha, and Roslyn Leeper; grandfather of Nina Rocha; great-grandfather of Roman. Brother of late Mary Henry, Eleanor (Robert) Chavez, Irene (late Ben) Jacobs, late Dolores (late Anthony) Kuras, Caroline (late Roy) Ochoa, Victor (Lynn) Rocha, Thomas (Nancy) Rocha, baby Annuziata Rocha, Gloria (Jim)...

Michael S. Diaz

Michael S. Diaz

Dec 29, 2021

Michael S. Diaz, age 57 a resident of Seneca formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Loving son of Stephen and Pamela Diaz; beloved brother of Linda (Rick) Perkins, Susan (Keith) Regnier and the late John (Mary) Diaz; dearest uncle of Jessica Diaz, Jodi Diaz, Zachary Perkins, Miranda Perkins, Marissa Perkins, Kara Regnier and Kaitlyn Regnier. Michael...

Julius E. Brasini

Julius E. Brasini

Dec 29, 2021

Julius E. Brasini. Age 91. Frankfort resident formerly of South Holland, Chicago’s Roseland Neighborhood. Born and raised in Mishawaka, IN. Graduate of Mishawaka High School and Northern Illinois University. Northern Illinois University Hall of Fame Inductee. United States Army Veteran. Retired Chicago Public School Physical Education Teacher. Football Coach at Mendel Catholic High School. Julius enjoyed spending time working at...

Byron Eugene Chrisman

Byron Eugene Chrisman

Dec 28, 2021

Byron E. “Chris” Chrisman, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at home with his family by his side. Byron is survived by his loving children Melanie (Richard) Alvarez and Carol (Tony) Skrapits; his grandchildren Matthew Alvarez, Marilyn Alvarez, Rachel Alvarez, Maddy Skrapits, and Anthony Skrapits. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Lois (nee Korty)...

Pamela L. Koerber

Pamela L. Koerber

Dec 28, 2021

Pamela L. Koerber, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Pamela is survived by her loving children, Jason (Renee) Koerber, Kristy (Daniel) Nakoneczny, and Jessica (Chris) Burdick; grandchildren, Saphire Koerber, Alanna Koerber, Tristan Koerber, Owen Nakoneczny, Kailyn Nakoneczny, Carson Nakoneczny, and Payton Burdick; and her mother Georgia (nee Moreland) Planz She is preceded in death by her beloved...

Linda F. Smith

Linda F. Smith

Dec 28, 2021

Linda F. Smith (nee Boyer) 83, of New Lenox passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at her home. Linda was born in Chicago to the late William and Grace (nee Timmins) Boyer. Beloved wife of the late Donald E. Smith; loving mother of Lisa (Michael) Martin; cherished grandmother of Brittany (Kevin) Andrews and Zachary Martin; great grandmother of Raegan Andrews;...

Stephen Patrick Burns

Stephen Patrick Burns

Dec 27, 2021

Stephen Patrick Burns, 45, passed away peacefully at Chandler Regional Medical Center ICU Unit, Chandler, Arizona, Monday, December 27, 2021 with his mom and best friend, Matt West, alongside him. Stephen was born on October 26, 1976 to Terrence and Margaret (Harbit) Burns in Joliet, Illinois. The youngest of three sons, Stephen grew up in New Lenox, Il. He graduated...

Joseph Anthony Sanfratello

Joseph Anthony Sanfratello

Dec 26, 2021

Joseph Anthony Sanfratello, 83, of Chicago Heights passed away Dec. 26, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sharon Sanfratello nee Piunti, sons: Michael and Joseph (late Sally) Sanfratello, grandchildren: Michael (Dawn), Joseph, Sophia Sanfratello and Isabel (Mario) Valenzuela, great-grandchildren: Luciano and Giovanna Valenzuela, many siblings, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Joe was a BTHS graduate and...